Bus Nurse (.50)

DESCRIPTION:

District wide nurse providing direct nursing services on school buses, in classrooms and in health office.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse licensure, Illinois or Licensed Practical Nurse, Ilinois
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification
• Prior professional nursing experience, preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation..
• Maintains communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
• Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day.

Working Conditions:

Monday - Friday.

Application Procedure:

Apply online.

Selection Procedure:

Applications will be reviewed and selected by the position's hiring supervisor.